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Hey BP--- Beginning investor here looking to purchase a multi-family/duplex unit within the next two months. I am planning have most of my mortgage paid by my tenant while socking my addition towards a money market fund as a down payment in a couple more year for another unit! I've been shopping Zillow/Trulia/you-name-it for daily updates on a duplex in a relatively safe neighborhood in the suburbs north of Minneapolis/St.Paul (think Roseville, Shoreview, Como area) but I seem to be having trouble finding decent properties that are not in relatively safe areas. I am wondering, is this a common theme in this area? From what I have seen in my price range (220-270,000 with 4+ bedrooms) it seems to be the case.